BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc
K8 FJAMOT history
K8 FJA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,496 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 122,496 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,414 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 FJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 FJA was last recorded at 122,496 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 122,406 miles · 3 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 90 miles
- Average per year
- 6,414 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,496 miles
- 2025 – 116,657 miles
- 2024 – 110,616 miles
- 2023 – 103,009 miles
- 2022 – 97,438 miles
- 2021 – 91,912 miles
- 2020 – 86,511 miles
- 2019 – 80,995 miles
- 2018 – 74,313 miles
- 2017 – 62,736 miles
- 2016 – 55,686 miles
- 2015 – 48,416 miles
- 2014 – 43,498 miles
- 2012 – 35,632 miles
- 2011 – 27,766 miles
- 2010 – 23,237 miles
- 2009 – 17,142 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,496 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,496 miles (+90)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 122,496 miles
- Test number
- 643773894247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,406 miles (+5,749)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,406 miles
- Test number
- 494610756299
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass116,657 miles (+6,041)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 116,657 miles
- Test number
- 932317081185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,616 miles (+7,607)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 110,616 miles
- Test number
- 746959140641
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,009 miles (+5,571)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 103,009 miles
- Test number
- 993127812891
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER WALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,438 miles (+5,526)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 97,438 miles
- Test number
- 575582445205
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
Pass91,912 miles (+5,401)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 91,912 miles
- Test number
- 492311937322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,511 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 86,511 miles
- Test number
- 124345007831
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,510 miles (+5,515)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,510 miles
- Test number
- 828752939629
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,995 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 80,995 miles
- Test number
- 939346779003
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail80,995 miles (+6,682)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,995 miles
- Test number
- 770433771089
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,313 miles (+11,577)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 74,313 miles
- Test number
- 921066825283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray fitted
- AdvisoryEngine/gearbox damp with oil
- AdvisoryWiper blades worn
Pass62,736 miles (+7,050)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 62,736 miles
- Test number
- 960457503278
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass55,686 miles (+7,270)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 55,686 miles
- Test number
- 708153727231
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,416 miles (+4,918)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 48,416 miles
- Test number
- 429119205085
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine/gearbox damp with oil
- NoteExhaust system surface corrosion
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass43,498 miles (+7,866)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 43,498 miles
- Test number
- 277742224038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,632 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 35,632 miles
- Test number
- 838147742387
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail35,632 miles (+7,866)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,632 miles
- Test number
- 916706942376
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,766 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 27,766 miles
- Test number
- 375379741330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,760 miles (+4,523)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,760 miles
- Test number
- 319349841347
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Fail23,237 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,237 miles
- Test number
- 573065850320
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass23,237 miles (+6,095)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 23,237 miles
- Test number
- 661875750340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,142 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 17,142 miles
- Test number
- 971746289232
- NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges
Questions about K8 FJA
- Does K8 FJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 FJA is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 FJA?
- The MOT on K8 FJA is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 FJA done?
- K8 FJA was recorded at 122,496 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,414 miles a year.
- Has K8 FJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 FJA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on K8 FJA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on K8 FJA find?
- K8 FJA passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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